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Sally, I am truly sorry to hear about your brother. There is a lot of support here. Please post any questions that you may have. I can guarantee that there is someone here that can give you accurate information. I cannot tell you how much love and caring is in this forum. What area do you live in, ie... state, city. We are all survivors on this site, so please ask any questions you may have. Nothing is considered a stupid question. There is total respect for all people here. Please let us know what is going on, we care. Special prayers have been said for your brother, you and your family. God Bless Karen Praying for a "Cure", By his Stripes, We are Healed *********** Dx'd 3-03 - 3a 3-25-03 to 5-15-03 radiation 4-01-03 to 5-20-03 taxol/carbo 7-23-03 started chemo taxol/carbo (every 3 wks)

Connie, You are truly an inspiration. You have been a lot of support to me and others on this board. I pray that your tests come back clean and that this will all be in the past real soon. We are here for you always. God Bless and special prayers for you...... Praying for a "cure".......... Karen

Shellie, I just read your post. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom.... God Bless Karen

Carleen, Special prayers have been said for Keith's scans today and tomorrow. God is good and hears our prayers, all we have to do is ask. Our faith is strong and our Lord will provide and take care of his children. God Bless and praying for a "CURE" for all of us........ Karen ************

Fay, You are such an inspiring person, I know you will nip this in the bud. I really appreciate your sense of humor and determination. You are in my prayers every day. God Bless Karen

Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. God Bless you and your family Praying for a "CURE" for all of us Karen

Don & Lucie, Prayers have been said for Lucie's recovery and for you to keep up your strength and get some rest. God hears our prayers. God Bless you both Karen

Shelly, I have said a special prayer for your mom requesting a miracle that she be healed. God is good, he hears our prayers and if we ask in Jesus name in our prayers, they will be answered. I will keep you and your mon in my prayers. Please keep us posted on your mom's progress. God Bless and praying for a miracle and "CURE " for all of us Karen ********** Dx 3-03 - 3a NSC 38 treatments radiation 8 wkly treatments taxol/carbo 2 treatments taxol/carbo (every 3 weeks, started 7-23-03)

Michelle, Special prayers have been sent for your husband and you. Praying for a miracle and cure. God Bless Karen

Shellie, Sending prayers for you and your mom. God is good and hears our prayers. Keep the faith. God Bless you and your family, praying for a "CURE"........ Karen

Ray, I send heartfelt prayers to you and your family...... God bless and praying for a "CURE" Karen

Shirley & Randy, For Randy's strength and infection. Has his onc given him procrit (RBC) or neulasta (WBC). These shots really do help. I will keep you both in my prayers...... God Bless and praying for a "CURE" Karen ************** Dx'd 3-03 NSCLC 3ab 3-25-03 to 5-15-03 radiation 4-01-03 to 5-20-03 taxol/carbo 7-23-03 taxol/carbo (every 3 wks)

Hi Shirley, Welcome, you will find all the people that post on this forum are totally awesome. If there are any questions or if you need support or whatever, someone from here will help. Yes, please tell us a little more about yourself. Look forward to your posts. God bless and pring for a "CURE" for all Karen *********** Dx'd 3-03 3ab NSCLC 4-01-03 to 5-30-03 taxol/carbo (8 wkly treatments) 3-25-03 to 5-15-03 radiation 7-23-03 started taxol/carbo (every 3 wks)

Ray, My prayers to you and your family. God Bless you and your family, praying for a "CURE" Karen

Pama, Your sister is so fortunate to have a sister like you to care for her. You are special. I will keep you and your sister in my prayers. Please keep the faith and God hears our prayers. He is good. If you would like to e-mail me, I would be happy to correspond. God Bless and praying for a "CURE"........ Karen E-mail: karenaedwards@sbcglobal.net *************** Dx'd 3-03 3ab NSCLC 4-01-03 to 5-20-03 taxol/carbo (8 wkly treatments) 3-25-01 to 5-15-03 radiation (38 Treatments) 7-23-03 taxol/carbo (every 3 wks)

Sophia, Sounds like your dad is a real trooper. I will keep your family in my prayers. God is good...... God Bless and praying for a "CURE" for all of us. Karen

Peggy & Mike, Prayers have been said for a clean scan....... God Bless and praing for a "CURE" for all of us. Karen

Ray, My prayers to you and your family. Miracles do happen, all we have to do is ask in Jesus name. God Bless Karen

Carol, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious Gene. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless and praying for a cure Karen **************** Dx'd 3-03 NSCLC 3ab 3-25-03 - 5-15-03 radiation 4-01-03 - 5-20-03 taxol/carbo 7-23-03 - taxol/carbo

Maincoone, I send my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. I have said a special prayer for your precious Margaret. God Bless you and your family Karen *********** Dx'd 3-03 3ab ??? NSCLC taxol/carbo - radiation

Shelly A special prayer has been sent for your mom..... God Bless and paying for a cure Karen

Prayers have been said for Marsha. God is good........ God Bless and praying for a cure. Karen

Cynthia, My suggestion as well as Ry's, is to call the radiation onc and ask them what the rads were that your husband received. They will be able to give this info to you. The reason I asked which chemo your husband received is because some of the chemo's are more toxic that others. It happens to be that taxol/carboplatin together with radiation is very toxic and especially if the rads are high during radiation. According to the surgeon, it is difficult to heal properly and quickly with this type of chemo. It is an individual situation. It is my undersatanding that the chemo and radiation is very effective and works as well as the surgery. The tumor was in my right lung was encasing the bronc tubes and was quite large (17cm). Hope this helps. Praying for a cure for all of us. God Bless Karen

Cheryl, That is wonderful news. My prayers are with you and your husband. God bless Karen

Mscyn4u, I just wanted to share some information with you. I too had chemo/radiation at the same time. I had 38 radiation and 8 chemo treatments. My onc, thought that if I had this treatment first, it would shrink the tumor and surgery would be an option. The chemo that was given to me was taxol/carboplatin. This procedure did shrink the tumor to 8cm, (originally was 17cm) it was in the center of my chest. After all my treatments, the radiation onc said no you can't have surgery. I then decided well I need a 2nd opinion. I went to onc at UCLA, he said depends on amt of radiation I received, if it was 45cym or under, them yes surgery was an option. If it was higher, which it was 69cym I could not have surgery, because I would not heal. This information came from the Thorasic surgeon at UCLA. What chemo did your husband have? What really upsets me is that all of these doctors, my onc, the onc radiologist, pulmonary doctor did not converse. They made me unable to have the surgery. Doctors don't seem to care anymore. All they seem to be looking at is the almighty dollar. The first thing they want to know is, who is your insurance carrier. It is so maddening. Whatever happened to patient care as being #1. I know your husband will get through this. I will keep you and your husband in my prayers. God Bless and gentle hugs Karen ************* Dx 3-03, 3a-b??? NSCLC taxol/carbo wkly, 38 radiation, currently on taxol/carbo every 3 weeks, started 7/23/03